Graham High School - Graham Yearbook (Bluefield, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1975 volume:

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May you DEFEND the faith until death. rSn rSf rA rjf% rjr% r s r r% r c% rfa ri{% rfa rfo rig% rip efa rjn rJW r9p rfo r f 3p $P rJW rjW 3c ${ Jf JJw JQ JQ JQ Jg %?Jy Jg g r V g g vj vg g g g g g g g Scrapbook MY WEDDING PICTURE MY SWEETHEART NAGS HEAD?? jv v“« .V ■ MY FAMILY DARE DEVIL DAVE I FINALLY JOINED CIRCUIT RIDING PREACHER ■ Administration The Beginning PRESIDENT - DAVE BRANHOLM Speech ACADEMIC DEAN - DONALD COOPER Epistles, Psychology Bluefield College of Evangelism received her charter in June of ’71. Within 89 days she was ready for the opening of classes. Beginning with thirty students the first year, she has grown to ninety-five the fourth year. Tom Brown Board of Directors Dave David Lloyd Alton Jack Bennett Cline Dail Davis Johnson Sonny Stansfield O.D. Stuphin Glenn Tabor Terry Tuttle Don Wilgus Batter Up!!!!!! JOAN BAILEY English, Logic RICK MATHENA Registrar, Greek SHEILA HUDSON Secretarial Science Faculty CLAY BAILEY Old Testament TIM HUDSON New Testament BARBARA TATE Home Economics GLENN TATE Music, Drama 7 Bookkeeper Secretary Caretaker 8 BEULAH JEFFERSON Dietician JOANNA MATHENA Librarian MARGARET SAUNDERS Cafeteria Aid Oh, to have my hair again! Don Copper — Professor of Epistles, Counseling, Psychology, Academic Dean. Curriculum Tim Hudson - Professor of Gospels, Missions, Personal Evangelism, Christ- Joan Bailey — Professor of English, Logic, also dean of women. Rick Mathena — Professor of Greek, Church History, also student body advisor. The first semester Unashamed, left to right are Mary Ann Branholm, Leroy Overholser, Cathy Starkey, Vic Peterson, Holly Simpson, Carl Saunders; not shown: Glenn Tate: faculty advisor and Professor of Music. Joanna Mathena - faculty advisor to Sheila Hudson - Professor of Typing and Annual Staff Shorthand 11 HfiS I Clay Bailey — Professor of Early Hebrew History, History of Israel, and Homiletics From time to time there are guest speakers in chapel. On Tuesday and Thursday the chapel time is devoted to prayer. On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday the students practice what they have learned. 12 Joan Bailey also instructs a night class in Christ¬ ian education. ! I - i 13 It seems that Clay is saying, “May I suggest to you . . NIGHT Rick Mathena teaching a night class Teach it, Don! It appears that Tim wants to make the point very clear. ACTIVITIES: WINTER On February 14, 1974 a Sweetheart Banquet was held. Clarence Greenleaf was the guest speaker. Peggy Ford was crowned Sweetheart Queen and runners up were Velma Blackwell, Connie Blackwell, and Dottie Wyatt. AND SPRING ’74 A graduation banquet was held in honor of the graduates. Jack Harris was the speaker. Reggie and Nancy Jane Webb were presented a gift in appreciation for their years of service at B.C.E. GRADUATES JERRY CAIN JEFF FAIN DEBBIE HAUGER PAM REED POMP and CIRCUMSTANCE BILL REED, GRADUATION SPEAKER 15 A NEW YEAR ’74-75 Convocation was held on September 5, 1974, marking the official opening of school. Gerald Stemm was this year’s speaker. SNEAK DAY m i The Shadow missed it again. After a sneaky and foggy escape at 1:00 in the morning and a rough night’s sleep, students enjoyed a day of fun and fellowship at Glenwood Park on September 16. The best thing about it, however, was no classes. A Chinese auction was held also The largest prize purchased was a portable T.V. by Leroy Overholser. Another interesting prize was a bottle of Scope purchased by Don Cooper. ACTIVITIES ’74 In October a Fall Festival Day was held. Students enjoyed an afternoon of fun, fellowship, and games. Karen Tremblay, Debbie Hauger, Dean Stowe, and Kenny McFarling were this year’s winners for the best costumes. On November 26-29, students attended the National Missionary Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio. 17 IT’S MARVELOUS!!! The Monday morning b lahs soon disappeared as the faculty surprised the students with a day off from class. Everyone enjoyed a whole day of fun and fellowship on this MARVELOUS MONDAY. i.Wtyk l b Ping pong and football are a few of the favorite sports of students at BCE. 18 5 A Faith Promise Rally was also held at the BCE chapel. The theme for the rally was OUR GOAL IS THE WORLD. Over $3,000 was pledged. Larry Mullen also made a decision. Students worked on a float for the Bluefield, West Virginia Christmas Parade. 19 £hr$Mtmas -Baaujuet ' •. fj ., « $ ..„. , f ¥ ¥ ¥ m A A% A c + f sl •A A y c?J wjy wjy «Jjy UJy 22 STUDENT BODY MEETING OFFICERS Advisors: Joanna and Rick Mathena 23 SENIORS Jim Conley Linda Nixon CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADUATES JUNIORS SAM EDDY SONNY FURROW ROB CARTER MIKE DIAMOND KENNETH McFARLING HAROLD GOINS DEBBIE HAUGER JOHN MARK JACKSON LARRY MULLEN STEVE SMITH DEAN STOWE TERRY PEER ■ JACK TOLBERT ROLAND WHITTEMORE JOHN WITT BART WYNEGAR 5 ® 25 SOPHOMORES w DIC BURBAGE JEAN CHESNEY JIMMIE DOTSON DARYL ALDERMAN TERRY HODGE DAVE MeVEY SAM WHITE DONNA HOFFMAN More pie for Professor Tate!!!!! DOTTIE WYATT CARL SAUNDERS BILLY JONES ROY LESTER 26 FRESHMEN L. K. BEAVERS BARBARA DILLION LELAND DUNCAN GARY HULL JANEEN BROWN MARY ANN BRANHOLM LANCE LA MAR ; : AMANDA LUCAS LEROY OVERHOLSER VIC PETERSON JACK RASH HOLLY SIMPSON 27 WORKING TOGETHER AS ONE Baileys Beavers Branholms Burbages Coopers Eddys 28 Lesters Hales Hudsons Jacksons Jones Mathenas Mullens Peers 29 Rashes Saunders Smiths Tates Wynegars Whites Woods 30 DORM LIFE 31 What You Don’t See at BCE FALLS MILLS CHRISTIAN CHURCH Preaching the Unchanged Gospel of the Unchanging Christ “We Care About You” May God continue to bless Bluefield College of Evangelism and may Bluefield College of Evangelism continue to be a blessing to the Kingdom of God. 34 Best wishes to Bluefield College of Evangelism Compliments of MORGAN FORD CHRISTIAN CHURCH Ridgeway, Virginia Sunday School — 10:00 Worship — 11:00 a.m. 7:30 p.m. Mid-week Service — Wednesday 7:30 p.m. “Another congregation striving to present the simplicity of New Testament Christianity to the world of today” 35 CAPE COLONY CHURCH OF CHRIST Edenton, N.C. Sends Congratulations to their Graduate Linda Nixon We pray God’s blessings upon BCE as it continues to train Christians to be ready always to give an answer for their hope Compliments of . . . MERCER FUNERAL HOME 1514 Bland St. Bluefield, W.Va. 36 COMMERCIAL PRINTING CO. 621 Commerce Street Bluefield, West Virginia Phone 327-7129 Complete Office Outfitters CITIZENS Insurance — Real Estate 403 Bland Street Bluefield, West Virginia Telephone 325-3611 I ! 37 Compliments of PEOPLES ' BANK OF BLUEWELL THOMPSON BROTHERS Brushfork-Falls Mills Road Bluefield, W. Va. 24701 Compliments of . . . SERV-ALL, INC. 928 West State St. Bristol, Tenn.—Va. 37620 Institutional Wholesalers EDGEWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH Roanoke, Virginia Harlan Ogle, Minister CONGRATULATIONS 1975 GRADUATES 38 LYNN ' S DRIVE-IN The thickest shakes in town Route 52 Bluewell, W.Va. Compliments of COMPTON PLUMBING AND HEATING 24 Hr. Service Gas — Oil Installation and Repairs 1128 Virginia Ave. Bluefield, Va. 39 Compliments of Compliments of ATHENS CHURCH OF CHRIST Athens, W.Va. Evangelist: Darrell Brittin LARRY HELMS APPLIANCES Bible School 10:00 AM Worship Service 11:00 AM Evening Service 7:00 PM Wednesday Service 7:30 PM Bluefield, W.Va. Acts 5:42 And daily in the temple and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ. LAUREL FORK Archery—Fishing—Hunting- Camping CHURCH OF CHRIST wX THE SPORTSMANS STORE Rt. 3, Box 114A Bible School 10:00 Worship 11:00 7:30 Wednesday Eve. 7:30 Bluefield, W.Va. 24701 Sam Eddy, Evangelist Everett Barnes—owners—Russell Poe 589-5520 589-5677 40 CRAVENS-SHIRES FUNERAL HOMES Jimmie L. Shires, Director Bluewell, W. Va. — Montcalm, W. Va. Phone 589-3860 ACME MARKETS, AMART STORES Beckley, Princeton, Bluefield, Tazewell, Richlands Amart Tire Center (Westgate Shopping Center) Your Progressive Bank BANK OF TAZEWELL COUNTY Tazewell North Tazewell Bluefield, Virginia Westgate Shopping Center Member F D 1 C MARTIN ' S FURNITURE Rt. 3, Bluefield, W. Va. 24701 Phone 589-5140 Tom Brown, Minister Don Cooper, Youth Minister - MIDWAY CHURCH OF CHRIST 417 Bramwell, Rd. Bluefield, W.Va. 24701 Congratulations upon Your Graduation MOUNTAINEER BOWLING LANES BLUEWELL SHELL STATION Gas, Oil, Tires, Batteries Phone — 589-5220 Mr. and Mrs. R. M. (Bob) Taylor owners P. O. Box 4275 “Taylor-made glasses” TAYLOR OPTICAL CO., INC. Bluefield, West Virginia 516 Federal Street Phone 325-6363 Two Locations LET US HELP YOU SEE THE WORLD BETTER North and Woodland Phone 325-8995 Monday thru Friday 9:00-5:30 Glasses Fitted Saturday 9:00—1:00 Prescriptions Filled Robert (Dink) Brown MERCER OPTICAL CO. West Virginian Hotel 419 Federal Street Bluefield, W. Va. 24701 Phone 325-6731 Compliments of BLUEFIELD SANITARIUM 307 Ramsey Street Bluefield, W. Va. Ph. 703-981-1451 BURROUGH S CORPORATION Business Forms and Supply Group 2740 Franklin Rd. Roanoke, Va. 24014 Check Writers Check Signers All types of Business Forms Compliments of BLUEFIELD BOOK AND BIBLE STORE 325-9660 517 Commerce St. Bluefield, W.Va. 24701 Bluewell WARDEN ' S SHOPPING CENTER Car Wash — Laundry Mat “Open 7 Days A Week” Green Valley JEFFERSON BEAUTY SALON • Henry St. Gretna, Va. “If your hair isn’t becoming to you—You should be coming to us.” Phone: 656-6127 Mrs. Annie Jefferson Owner and Operator 43 THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BLUEFIELD A Full Service Bank BLUEWELL PHARMACY INC. “For Your Every Health Need” Bluewell, W. Va. 589-3311 or 589-3312 Best Wishes From Fum “Tate” - Neil and “Chuck” Lohr Compliments of WOODLAWN GREENHOUSES Bluewell, West Virginia l “p1 W 1 he | FLAT TOP NATIONAL BANK O f Bluefield Compliments Of PET DAIRY Bluefield, Va. Compliments of HOLIDAY INN Bluefield, W.Va. ‘ 44 f LAKE MOUNT CHURCH OF CHRIST Rogers, Ohio Our prayerful concern and congratulations to: Larry Aullen Jean Chesney Roben Carter NATIONWIDE INSURANCE In Service with People See area agents for all your insurance needs 208 North St. Bluefield, W.Va. 24701 VIRGINIA ANN JEWELRY Compliments of 554 Virginia Ave. Bluefield, Va. CHURCH OF CHRIST AT LOGANS PORT Expert Watch Repair and Quality Jewelry 45 Logansport, Ind. Evangelist: Jerry D. Saltsman Compliments of THE COMMERCIAL BANK OF BLUEFIELD P. 0. Box 268 Bluefield, W. Va. 24701 LYNN-DELL ' S FASHION AND BRIDAL SHOWCASE 212 North St. Bluefield AUTOGRAPHS OUR CAMPUS • ■ • y firt t4 yvwjr 47 48 FALL SEMESTER DEAN’S LIST LEFT TO RIGHT: Sonny Furrow, Linda Nixon, Larry Mullen, and Leland Duncan. Not pictured Janeen Brown and Sam Eddy STUDENT OF THE MONTH Dottie Wyatt JANUARY Larry Mullen FEBRUARY 49 SWEETHEART BANQUET 1975 1974-75 “DEFENDER” STAFF PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT: Dean Stowe, Amanda Lucas, Debbie Hauger, Linda Nixon, Leroy Overholser, Kenneth McFarling, and Mike Diamond. Not pictured Joanna Mathena, Advisor WHO IS THE REAL SHADOW? EVANGELISM ... The students and faculty alike at BCE are en¬ couraged to defend the faith, and be ready always to give an answer for their hope. They share the knowl¬ edge that they receive through their various ministries and personal witnessing. Tim Hudson shares his knowledge with students at Concord College, as he teaches in the “New Testament Way.” Dale Wood defends the faith as he preaches to the church each Lord’s day. Jim Conley and Larry Mullen, working in the Bland County prison, let those behind bars know that they can have freedom in Christ. Bart Wynegar, Dottie Wyatt, Leroy Overholser and Linda Nixon share their hope and peace as they witness on the campus and on the street. 53 ■ II 111 i ' t jr Many of the students visit daily the hospitals, comforting those who are sick. Kenny McFarling shares love and understanding to those in convalescent homes. John Witt preaches to thousands weekly on the radio station in Hinton, W. Va. A method of evangelism of the early church was going from door to door, spreading the Gospel. Dean Stowe and Debbie Hauger follow this method as they call in the community. 54 In Memonum On Palm Sunday, March 23, 1975, David E. Branholm laid aside his wings of service and made his final flight into the New Jerusalem. Father, friend, President, he piloted his way into the hearts of all with whom he came in contact. On one of his many weekend revivals, his Piper Comanche plumeted to the earth near Washington, Indiana in severe winds and thunderstorms, severing his love, his life, and his friendship from all those who knew him as “Bro. Dave.” The plane went down at 5:37 p.m. Midnight soon settled .. . and to you, Bro. Dave . . . Good night. .. but we’ll see you in the morning. % . ... dear friends in Christ. I bestow upon you my mantle of dedication and service in double portion that you may carry on in my spirit of enthusiasm for lost souls. I have encouraged you from the sacred desk, endeavored to train you from the class room and exemplified for you concern for the unsaved. Til morning comes . . .by a shining light to call men out of the darkness of sin that they might overcome him by the blood of the lamb and by the word of their testimony; even as I loved not my life unto death, but gave it for the cause of Christ. The True Shadow and Image of the Late David E. Branholm ' .v’.{I ■ 1 ' V-.- ' vv ' V . ( ■ ■ . . ' iVX M v •’ i i-v t-.r ' vuv,. ' V. -; v ■■■■« ■ ' : ; v ' ' ■ (J Wi : i : : , ' ' ' ti ;; M i ■■■. ' ■ ■ ' ■ : V-McU: 1 . ii. ' vi ,lj ’ ■ i • « ■ . tVA i ' ■ ■ t . ■ I 1 ,1 .1 i . m-) ! kk ftV.MM ' • : ... «}; ; ;;. l W ( :